The use of CO2 laser on dental caries control

Authors

  • Marinês Nobre dos Santos Professora Livre Docente do Depto. de Odontologia Infantil - FOP/UNICAMP
  • Carolina Steiner-Oliveira Doutoranda em Odontologia, Área de Concentração em Odontopediatria da Faculda
  • Lidiany Karla Azevedo Rodrigues Professora Adjunto do Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora da Faculdade de F

Keywords:

CO2 laser, fluoride, demineralization, dental enamel

Abstract

Carbon dioxide laser acts on the enamel demineralization inhibition by reducing its acid solubility and this effect can be enhanced when associated with fluoridated agents. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to describe CO2 laser characteristics, discuss its action mechanisms on the inhibition of enamel demineralization and also to review the literature concerning the laser effects when combined with fluoride ion. UNITERMS: CO2 laser; fluoride; demineralization; dental enamel.

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2007-12-27

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